Things to Do in Arad, Israel

There are 2 attractions in Arad, Israel. Masada, ancient fortress atop desert plateau, historic siege site, is the most popular.

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Masada

Ancient fortress atop desert plateau, historic siege site

Archaeological Site

2

Church of the Nativity

Biblical basilica marking traditional birthplace of Jesus

Church

3

Ein Gedi

Desert oasis and nature reserve near the Dead Sea

National Park

4

Cave of the Patriarchs

Ancient subterranean shrine and biblical patriarchs' tombs

Tomb

5

Judaean Mountains

Mountain ridge south of Jerusalem with biblical significance

Mountains

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Tel Be'er Sheva

Archaeological tel with biblical and Ottoman layers

National Park

7

Mampsis

Nabatean caravan city ruins on Negev trade routes

National Park

8

Milk Grotto Chapel

Small chapel in Bethlehem revered by Christian pilgrims

Religious Site

9

Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)

Historic Bethlehem mosque adjacent to Manger Square

Mosque

10

Tel Arad

Ancient archaeological site with Iron Age fortress and temple

Archaeological Site

11

Turner Stadium

Modern football stadium in Be'er Sheva

Stadium

12

Sodom

Salt-rich basin by the Dead Sea, biblical region

Archaeological Site

13

Solomon's Pools

Ancient stepped reservoirs supplying water to Jerusalem

Reservoir

14

Bab edh-Dhra

Archaeological Early Bronze Age cemetery near the Dead Sea

Archaeological Site

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Manger Square

Public square in Bethlehem near the Church of Nativity

Plaza

16

Al-Jawali Mosque

Mosque in the West Bank, historic local worship site

Mosque

17

Cave of Letters

Archaeological cave with ancient letters and documents

Cave

18

Jattir

Ancient town site in southern Israel

Ruins

19

Sansana

Israeli settlement in the Southern District

Ruins

20

Beit Eshel

Former British-era settlement and archaeological site

Ruins

21

Horvat Rimmon

Ancient ruin site in Israel's southern Negev

Ruins

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H̱orbat Benaya

Ancient ruin site with visible stone foundations

Ruins

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H̱orbat Matar

Small archaeological ruin in Israel's southern Negev

Ruins

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H̱orbat Migdalit

Coastal archaeological ruin overlooking the Mediterranean

Ruins

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H̱orbat Mizbaẖ

Ruined settlement and ancient cistern remains

Ruins

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H̱orbat Sīra

Archaeological ruins on desert plateau

Ruins

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H̱orbat Tilla

Small tell mound with archaeological remains

Ruins

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H̱orbat Ẕafad

Rocky ruin site with stone terraces

Ruins

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H̱orbat ‘Aro‘er

'Aro'er ruin site near Negev settlements

Ruins

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Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem

Church of the Nativity, traditional birthplace of Jesus.

Historical Site

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Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town

Ancient Palestinian city with Ibrahimi Mosque and dense souq

Historical Site